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| | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 85 | first off, it's a 51, 3100, my problem is that when the brakes are cool it stopes fine but when they get hot it pulls hard to the right, i've replaced all but the right front wheel cylinder, all new hoses and lines :confused: | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | pushrod,
51 1/2ton should be bendix,Correct, NOT Huck Style,My 51 is bendix.....
The rt front W/C COULD be hanging up.....
You already said you replaced ALL the hoses,that eliminates a collapsed hose not letting the W/C release.....
Make sure you have Both front brakes adjusted correctly,in other words try backing the right side off a tad,could be too tight,compared to the L F Brake.....
regards,Steve Sr. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | pushrod, Are the Drums original,New or turned? In other words I like to keep both brakes,Especially the fronts, The same. Compounded with a slight difference in adjustment... A New Drum is gonna grab different than a used or unturned one  Regards,Steve Sr. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 85 | i need to correct myself, it pulls to the left not to the right, both drums are orig. and in good shape, and the shoes are in good shape as well, i will try adjusting them and see if that cures it,, one more thing, the left ws was leaking befor i changed it, would fluid on the shoes caues this problem? i cleaned them with brake cleaner, | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | You need to replace the shoes when they get fluid or grease on the linings. You can clean them forever & the next time they get hot more comes to the surface. You should o-haul or replace all the wheel cyls & master cyl. on these old trucks as soon as you get one. The old fluid soaks up moisture & turns to crud. It eats away at the cyls.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 85 | thank you for the info, i'll order some shoes for it,,,ron | | |
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